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2.2.4
Setting the Master/Slave operating modes
A Master/Slave board can be used as a master or slave. After installation of the Master/Slave
board into the mainframe, set the operating modes in the Perception software.
In the Perception work area:
Figure 2-15: Perception work area with Master/Slave
A
Settings tab
B
General group
C
Master/Slave mode column
To set the Master/Slave operation in the Perception software, proceed as follows:
1
If it is not already active, start Perception.
2
Make sure that you are connected to the required mainframes. Use the Hardware Navigator
to do this.
3
Select the Settings sheet.
4
In the Settings sheet, go to the General group in the task pane and select Mainframe.
A list of available mainframes is displayed in the settings area.
5
Set the master:
a
b
c
6
Set one or more slaves:
a
b
c
To disable the Master/Slave operation and set the mainframe to Stand-alone mode:
1
Select the mainframe that you want to use as a Stand-alone.
2
Double-click on the Master/Slave mode cell to open it for modification.
3
In the drop-down list that comes up, select Stand-alone.
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Select the mainframe that you want to use as the Master.
Double-click on the Master/Slave mode cell to open it for modification.
In the drop-down list that comes up, select Master.
Select the mainframe that you want to use as a Slave.
Double-click on the Master/Slave mode cell to open it for modification.
In the drop-down list that comes up, select Slave.
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